Des Moines to Edmonton (DSM–YEG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
1,229 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 35m ACF9UA → ACUA Denver (DEN) to Edmonton flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 55m AFAMDL → WS Minneapolis (MSP) to Edmonton flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 54m G4WN → WS Las Vegas (LAS) to Edmonton flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 5m AAASWN → WS Phoenix (PHX) to Edmonton flights
IAH Houston 14h 49m CMNZUA → ACAVUA Houston (IAH) to Edmonton flights
LAX Los Angeles 26h 32m AA → KEQFWS Los Angeles (LAX) to Edmonton flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 27m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Edmonton flights
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Des Moines to Edmonton
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,229 mi 3h 16m nonstop -1h behind

DSM–YEG has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Edmonton (YEG) Edmonton to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to YEG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~5h 35m MSP ~6h 55m ORD ~7h 27m LAS ~7h 54m PHX ~10h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
354
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → YEG
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
73%
Return
YEG → DSM
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
95%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Edmonton from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Metric DSM→YEG OMA→YEG
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 3h 16m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 79% –
Omaha (OMA) to Edmonton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Edmonton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · YEG: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 5:00 PM in Edmonton.
Distance & Flight Time
1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 16m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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Facts

DSM–YEG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Edmonton route.
Route details
Distance1,229 mi / 1,978 km
Flight time3h 16m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to YEG flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Edmonton International Airport take about 3h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 1,229 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YEG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Edmonton is 1 hour behind Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to YEG

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Edmonton International Airport (YEG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to YEG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to YEG is about 3 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,229 miles (1,978 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).